Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the client’s elbow and down towards the back of the hand?

A 27 year old client presents with pins and needles type sensation around her elbow and down towards the back of her hand. Her profession is as a social worker and she is often faced with troubling scenarios. She has limited neck rotation range of motion and is taking quick, shallow breaths. Postural assessment does not show any obvious distortions.

Which nerve is responsible for the sensation in the client’s elbow and down towards the back of the hand?
A . Radial
B. Uinar
C. Median
D. Sciatic

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The radial nerve runs a path from the brachial plexus between the scapula and the rib cage and through the tricep muscle along the posterior arm and through the extensors of the forearm and into the back of the hand.